POP HISTORY
GENRES
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Popstar trivia
100

Who is called the "King of Pop"?

Michael Jackson! He was super famous for his amazing dance moves (like the moonwalk) and hit songs like Thriller and Billie Jean.

100

The hit Hamilton tells the story of the founding father Alexander Hamilton through rap, hip-hop, and R&B.

Musical Theatre 

100

Im in the thick of it... 

Everybody knows, they know me where it snows, I skied in and they froze. 

100

Four Seasons - Vivaldi 

Classical (Baroque) Music 

100

This Canadian singer became famous as a teenager with the hit song "Baby" and is known for songs like "Sorry" and "Peaches."

Justin Bieber

200

Who was the first big pop star to become famous from a Disney Channel show?

Britney Spears! She got her start on The Mickey Mouse Club in the 1990s, along with other future stars like Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera.

200

Known for its twangy guitars and cowboy boots, this genre has roots in American folk and blues.

country music

200

You can count on me... 

Like one, two, three, I'll be there. 

200

Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter 

Pop

200

This pop star is known for her sparkly outfits, catchy songs like "Shake It Off," and a fanbase called “Swifties.”

Taylor Swift

300

What is the best-selling song ever?

White Christmas by Bing Crosby.

300

This high-energy genre from Jamaica is known for its offbeat rhythms and artists like Bob Marley.

reggae

300

Spider man, spider man...

Does what ever a spider can. 

300

Lose Yourself - Eminem 

Rap

300

This former member of One Direction became a solo star with songs like "Watermelon Sugar" and "As It Was."

Harry Styles

400

Who won the most Grammy Awards in one night?

Michael Jackson won 8 Grammy Awards in one night in 1984! That’s like winning 8 trophies at once for being awesome at music.

400

This genre, born in the Bronx in the 1970s, features rapping, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti art.

Hip - Hop

400

You're on the phone with your girlfriend...

she's upset, she's going off about something that you said. 

400

Popular from Wicked 

Musical Theatre 

400

This pop star is known for her ponytail, powerful voice, and hits like "Thank U, Next" and "7 Rings."

Ariana Grande

500

What is MTV and why was it important?

MTV is a TV channel that started in 1981 and played music videos all day. It helped people see their favorite singers perform, not just hear them. It made stars like Madonna and Prince even more famous!

500

This genre is known for its electronic beats and is popular at dance clubs and festivals like Tomorrowland.

EDM Electronic Dance Music

500

Baby shark...

do do do do do do 

500

How Will I Know - Whitney Houston

Pop 

500

This singer starred in the Disney show Hannah Montana and later became famous for songs like "Party in the U.S.A." and "Flowers."

Miley Cyrus

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